Community Wellbeing Officer

Thomas Foods International; Stawell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Foods International is seeking a Community Wellbeing Officer to support PALM workers in Stawell, Victoria. You will develop and implement wellbeing initiatives, provide resources, and promote an inclusive culture within our teams.

Key duties include coordinating arrival and settlement, organising workshops, and acting as a liaison among workers and stakeholders to address concerns and improve the overall wellbeing and belonging in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work within a diverse workforce.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• A genuine passion for helping others.
• Hold or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Multilingual considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist workers settle and adjust to life in Australia, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Work closely with the Resourcing Team to coordinate the arrival of workers.
• Coordinate relocation vendors and any destination services.
• Conduct weekly “in-home” care meetings to address accommodation or settling concerns.
• Assist with out-of-hours care when required, including medical and domestic issues.
• Organise workshops, training sessions and community events focused on education, mental wellbeing and personal development.
• Assist with the application process for future mobilisations of PALM workers.
• Serve as a liaison between workers and stakeholders, ensuring their voices are heard.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Helping others

National Police Clearance

Multilingual (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Thomas Foods International

Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan and Europe, the Thomas Foods brands and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat and seafood all over the world. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy and positive working culture. Now is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.

Our mission is to feed families globally, through premium quality products, exceptional service and sustainable practices.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about community engagement, employee wellbeing and making a positive impact? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Stawell, Vic team as a Community Wellbeing Officer to focus on the wellbeing of our PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) employees.

You will be responsible for creating and implementing wellbeing initiatives, providing support and resources, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and care. This role aims to enhance the overall experience and wellbeing of our employees while encouraging a sense of belonging and connection to the workplace.

About The Role

• Assist workers settle and adjust to life in Australia, ensuring a smooth transition for all involved
• Work closely with the Resourcing Team to coordinate the arrival of workers
• Coordinate relocation vendors and any destination services
• Conduct weekly “in-home” care meetings to ensure that concerns regarding accommodation or settling issues are highlighted early and escalated for rectification as soon as possible
• Assist with out-of-hours care if and when required, including advice on seeking medical care, domestic issues and or miss-demeanours if required
• Organise workshops, training sessions and community events focused on education, mental wellbeing and personal development
• Assist with the application process for future mobilisations of PALM workers
• Serve as a liaison between workers and all stakeholders, ensuring their voices are heard their needs are addressed

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse groups
• High attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work within a diverse workforce
• Proficient with computers and common software’s such as Microsoft Suite
• A genuine passion for helping others
• Hold or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Multilingual considered an advantage, but not essential

If you have any further questions about this role, please contact Craig Hartley on [e-mail]